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Guildford Cathedral is a sacred space and a community of people who engage with God and the wider world for the common good. Welcoming over 100,000 visitors annually, our Cathedral ‘community’ comprises thousands who feel close the Cathedral because of historical connection, through worship or our volunteer service. The core task of Guildford Cathedral is worship. Daily and Sunday choral services are the backbone of our work. The Cathedral is led by the Dean with the Cathedral Chapter which is akin to a Board of Directors and charity trustees.

We are now seeking an Events Virger to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the Cathedral’s worship and events programme. 

The Role

As Events Virger, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of services and events. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and resetting the Cathedral for services, concerts, and special events. Assist with the setting up and removal of all content and furnishings requested for this activity.
• Opening and closing the Cathedral on a rota basis.
• Ensure the efficient cleaning of the Cathedral with effective use of time and materials and without the need for supervision (the team of Virgers are responsible for all the Cathedral cleaning).
• To be on duty, in accordance with the rota, on Sundays, Festival Days and other occasions, in addition to other routine duties.
• Maintain vestments, altar furnishings and vessels and prepare them for all Services.
• Operating sound and lighting systems as needed.
• Support and assist Chaplains, Guides and other volunteers as required.
• Safeguarding donations and collections.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• GCSE-level education and previous experience as a Virger.
• A sense of the value of well-ordered worship and its contribution to the Cathedral’s wider ministry and outreach.
• Strong communications interpersonal skills.
• IT competence and administrative skills.
• Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Physical fitness to handle lifting and moving tasks.
• A team player, holding the personal qualities necessary to work well with the other members of the Cathedral team, both paid and volunteer.
• A communicant member of the Church of England.
• Willingness to undertake training, including First Aid at Work.

Desirable:​

• Experience of the coordination and delivery of events.

Content Writer and Editor

We are hiring Maternity Cover for an In-House Content Writer and Editor.

The position is for 12 months maternity cover and sits within the International Headquarters Communications Team in the Programme Resources Department.

Position: VAC0142 Content Writer and Editor

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £38,634.96 per annum

Contract: Maternity Cover

Benefits: Contributory pension scheme; generous travel to work allowance; 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum; café discount.

Closing Date: 22nd October 2025, Please note that this role may close sooner than advertised.

About the Role

As Content Writer and Editor you promote the work and mission of the charity through digital and printed content production, including the editorship of All the World online magazine.

The In-House Content Writer and Editor (Maternity Cover) will be responsible for:

• Research and procurement of stories that promote the organisations mission and ministry ideals
• Write printed and digital content for publication on social media, web and internal platforms and printed works
• As Editor of All the World online magazine, the planning and commissioning of relevant content to be published a minimum of three times per week and that informs, inspires, nurtures and challenges readers about the life and work of the global charity. and impact of the magazine
• Draft additional content such as, but not limited to, International News Bulletins; update reports in a timely manner for website publication and social media platforms
• Communicate efficiently with stakeholders and overseas colleagues
• Edit and proof documents as necessary
• Travel internationally as and when required
• Attend relevant meetings as and when required

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have a degree in English, journalism or an equivalent related field
• Demonstrate significant experience as an in-house write and editor at mid-seniority level
• Be willing to adhere to in-house writing style and branding guidelines
• Have excellent written and spoken English, as well as a professional presentation
• Have significant experience in writing and distributing news stories, sometimes under time constraints
• Be proficient working in a Microsoft 365 (Word, Teams, etc) environment
• Demonstrate well-developed inter-personal, organisational and time management skills
• Be confident in recommending new concepts for communication methods
• Share empathy and a willingness to advance the mission, values and objectives of charity
• Be a team player who demonstrates camaraderie and respect for colleagues within a multifaceted team
• Be able to manage simultaneous projects and work to tight deadlines, and prioritise work
• Participate in the 24-hour International Headquarters crisis communications rota
• Be able to work out of hours when required.
• Be passionate about communicating the Christian faith via digital and traditional media.

Applicants must be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of a Christian faith-based organisation. A full list of criteria can be found on the job description and person specification.

If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today! You will be redirected to the organisation’s website where you will need to complete their online application process. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Content Writer, Content Creator, Digital Content, Editor, Digital Editor, Journalist, Journalism, Digital Content Creator, Marketing, Communications, Marketing and Communications.

How to apply: Please upload a CV and covering letter, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and person specification, using the application link on NASP's Career's Page by no later than Monday 27th October.

If you have any questions on this process, please find our Recruitment email on the NASP's Careers Page.

Role Details & Staff Benefits

Salary: £32,800 FTE per annum

Duration: Until 31st March 2027 (with possibility of extension)

Hours: 0.6 - 1 FTE (3 – 5 days per week) – The role can be configured for part-time or full time working

Location: Hybrid – NASP have an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work up to 2 days per week in the office with the remainder at home, depending on agreed hours. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events.

NASP offer a range of core benefits for staff on payroll, including:

• 30 days paid annual leave per annum (pro rata), plus Bank Holidays

• An additional day of paid leave per year on your birthday

• Opportunities for Volunteering & CPD days each year

• Opportunity to request flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours

• Contribution to annual eye test, eyeglass purchase, and flu vaccination

Purpose of This Role:

This is a key role within the NASP Operations team, providing exceptional support to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) currently consisting of CEO, Executive Director of Strategy & Partnerships, and Director of Operations; as well as the Board of Trustees. In addition, the role will play a central role in driving best practice and efficiency across the organisation as part of the wider Operations team.

The role will support communication between NASP and our key stakeholders and partners (including government officials, ministerial departments, and international sector leaders), providing detailed administrative support, requiring a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work flexibly and proactively. In addition, the role will act as the main point of contact for our relationship with London's Southbank Centre, where the NASP office is based, including managing room bookings and logistics for key meetings.

The role would suit an energetic, proactive, and highly organised individual who is driven by the mission of NASP, and wants to contribute across the organisation to make an impact. As a member of the Operations team, there may also be opportunities to apply the core skills of this role, such as scheduling, logistics, and document creation/management, to support wider organisational projects; and to develop within the role, depending on agreed FTE and capacity.

Person Specification:

Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience providing high-level EA/PA support; managing complex diaries and mailboxes

• Experience supporting formal meetings, including arranging logistics, agendas, and preparation/dissemination of key documentation

• Minute-taking and summarising of key headlines/actions

• Event management skills such as preparing itineraries and schedules, risk assessments, arranging catering and production, and liaising with venues

• Experience of office management, such as ordering supplies and liaising with service providers

• Experience of project support/coordination, such as overseeing schedules and stakeholder management

• Knowledge of charity governance and best practice (desirable)

• Knowledge of the VCFSE sector and/or Social Prescribing (desirable)

Skills & Attributes:

• Affinity with NASP’s Values as defined in the NASP Strategic Plan

• Proactive and driven, able to pre-empt issues and provide solutions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage complex schedules & prioritise, with understanding of ELT priorities

• Attention to detail, with ability to quickly understand and summarise information

• Use of Microsoft Office suite, including Teams, Excel, Word, & Sharepoint

Responsibilities:

Executive Assistant:

• Providing detailed diary administration for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), consisting of CEO, Executive Director of Strategy & Partnerships, and Director of Operations; prioritising and taking a pro-active approach to both short and long-term planning

• Providing wider diary and scheduling support for the organisation where appropriate (e.g. senior management meetings)

• Supporting key meetings as appropriate, including drafting agendas, minuting, and preparing documentation, as well as logistical support (e.g. room/venue bookings, catering, etc.)

• Supporting ELT in the preparation of materials for presentations such as for Board Meetings, Staff sessions, such as designing/formatting slides & briefing documents

• Acting as an approachable first-point-of-contact for all internal and external stakeholders for ELT and the wider organisation

• Supporting stakeholder management, including tracking contacts, updating statuses, arranging key meetings, and managing key external relationships

• Overseeing administration of wider organisational meetings (e.g. Monday morning team meetings), including transcriptions and agenda planning

• Providing any other administrative or logistical support to ELT as required

• Support ELT with strategic projects as required (depending on agreed FTE)

Board & Trustee Support:

• Acting as key liaison between the NASP board of trustees and the wider organisation

• Ensuring Board papers are drafted, collated and issued in a timely manner including minuting and managing actions, including for all Board Subcommittees (currently Finance/Risk and Remuneration/Culture)

• Overseeing board administration processes, e.g. Conflicts of Interest forms/register, Charity Commission Updates, etc. 4 Registered charity in England (1191145)

• Arranging logistics for Board meetings as required (room bookings, travel, catering, etc.)

• Supporting on trustee recruitment as required, including making arrangements for interviews

Operations Support & Office Management:

• Act as key member of the Operations team, proactively identifying improvements to processes and wider NASP culture

• Oversee shared mailboxes where needed, and providing cover for Operations colleagues when appropriate 

 • Oversee the management of the NASP Office at Southbank Centre, act as key liaison with venue, and ensuring space is efficiently run 

Reporting To: Director of Operations

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Accountant to join the finance team supporting both the Helen Bamber Foundation. This role is key to ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintenance of supplier relationships, and effective management of the purchase ledgers for both organisations.

You will play an important part in safeguarding the charities’ assets by adhering to established financial policies and procedures, while ensuring that suppliers are paid promptly and financial data is accurately recorded. Your work will directly support the production of reliable management accounts and contribute to informed decision-making across the organisations.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proficient in Excel and financial systems, and able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail. Experience with Sage and knowledge of VAT processes are desirable but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is motivated by purpose-driven work and wishes to contribute to the continued success and impact of two respected charities.

We are recruiting for a IDVA to join our team in Hertfordshire; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: IDVA

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing date: 9.00am on 3 November 2025

Interview date: 11 November 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The International Programmes Department (IPD) is a busy, multi-functional team at the heart of the work of Muslim Aid in the UK and internationally. 

The Global Programmes Assistant reports directly to the Global Programmes Manager and will primarily be responsible for providing support functions to the International Programmes team. The role requires excellent organisational, teamwork and numeracy skills, to work with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, efficient and quality delivery of development and emergency response programmes.

The Global Programmes Assistant also supports the administrative work of the department, including the preparation and tracking of project payments, and maintaining partner due diligence records.

About the Role:

1. Provide programme and administrative assistance to Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams as required including support with the development and production of project proposals.
2. Responsible for updating and maintaining the Project Tracker and SharePoint site.
3. Maintain soft (and if required hard copies of) programme files, provide filing assistance to the team and support archiving.
4. Ensure the timely submission of quarterly and completion reports, and support the review of seasonal and small-medium project reports as delegated by Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams
5. Maintain and review the report supporting documents including field reports, financial evidence, centrally agreed documents, media and case studies.
6. Support the development of IPD wide administrative systems.

About You:

You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Previous experience of working within a Programme Support/administrative role.
2. Experience of working with budgets and/or processing payments.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and employees at all levels.
4. High degree of organisational and time management skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilise any software adopted by Muslim Aid.
6. Ability to work under pressure, be proactive and work on own initiative. 

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Global Programmes Assistant and support impactful humanitarian and development projects worldwide. Working closely with the Global Programmes Manager, you will ensure effective project delivery, quality standards, and create engaging content from our successes for stakeholders. If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about programme support, apply now to help drive global change!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 privilege days 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

Are you a reliable and dedicated individual, who understands the importance of customer focus and who is keen to learn and support colleagues? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking a Finance Assistant to step into a fixed-term maternity cover contract and hit the ground running. 

About the Role: The Finance Assistant role is a key member of the Finance team, supporting all aspects of financial operations and management.  The role provides support to fundraisers and other staff across the charity and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in ad hoc projects, such as the development of the Charity’s SharePoint, so it is a very varied and interesting role.

Why Join Us?  The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports one of the world’s leading cancer centres, funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge equipment, and extraordinary patient care. We’ve exceeded our fundraising goals in recent years and aim to raise at least £215 million over the next five years. This is an exciting opportunity to further establish and develop the finance function so that is it well positioned to support the Charity through its five-year strategy, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer. This is an excellent career opportunity for someone looking to join a dynamic and high performing finance team and to play a key role in its success.    

Ideal Candidate: You have a proactive attitude, willingness to learn and support colleagues, as well as excellent organisational and numerical skills and attention to detail. You have a positive customer focussed attitude along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to RMCC’s purpose and objectives. 

What We Offer 

· 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

· Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution 

· Flexible working options 

· Life insurance, employee assistance programme, and more 

· Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens 

Inclusion Matters 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. 

Rough Sleeping Outreach and Assessment Worker – £34,127 per annum
Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction (with work across Richmond and Wandsworth Boroughs)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota

Be part of something that changes lives.

Join SPEAR and help end homelessness across Richmond and Wandsworth. As a Rough Sleeping Outreach and Assessment Worker, you’ll play a vital role in our Street Outreach Service and the new 24-hour Assessment Centre. One night you could be out on the street engaging with people sleeping rough; the next day you might be welcoming someone to the centre, creating a support plan, and linking them to housing and health services.

What you’ll do

• Carry out late-night street outreach and day-time reception shifts as part of a rota.
• Build trusting relationships with people who are rough sleeping and help them move quickly into safe accommodation.
• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred support, including assessments, personalised action plans and follow-on help to sustain tenancies.

-Work closely with partner agencies to connect clients to health, housing, and other specialist services.
-Keep accurate case notes and share information securely using CHAIN and InForm systems.

About you
You bring experience of working with vulnerable adults, ideally in homelessness or a related field, and you’re confident working late-night shifts. You can build rapport quickly, stay calm under pressure, and work well with partner agencies. Above all, you believe that homelessness should be rare, brief and non-recurring.

Why join SPEAR
We are a supportive, forward-thinking charity where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. You’ll have access to regular training and supervision, and a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising by up to 5 extra days with length of service
• Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
• Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
• Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
• Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
• Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
• Financial security – Life assurance (4× salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
• Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
• Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry (TTF), a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people in underserved schools.

Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. Working with our partners, including Barclays LifeSkills, Dell Technologies, Network Rail and the NHS we deliver industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).

Each year we impact 60,000 young people thanks to industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.

The Programme Coordinator role 

Due to the exciting expansion of our programmes in the new academic year we are seeking a new team member on a fixed term basis to support our next year of growth and delivery.

In this role you will provide crucial customer service and administration to support the delivery of our inspiring employability and skills-focused workshops in schools. 

What you will be doing

• Coordination of multiple projects and events
• Using systems and administrative processes to arrange and manage workshop delivery
• Enhance our feedback and customer service to all our stakeholders, including schools and volunteers

The skills and experience you will bring

• Managing multiple and often conflicting priorities 
• Use of IT, data and systems to operate efficient programmes (MS office, inc. Excel)
• Working in a fast paced environment
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding the importance of deadlines and achieving targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Planning, coordination and organisation 
• Time management 
• Customer service delivery focussed with a desire to achieve targets and objectives
• Technology (inc. MS office, including excel and spreadsheets) and seeking ways to maximise IT in administration
• Problem-solving and using initiative

To read the full job information pack please download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of what we are looking for. For safer recruitment purposes - please ensure your CV includes the month and date of your previous employment and includes information about any employment gaps. 

Job details

• £26,000 salary (pro-rata for part time)
• Full or part time opportunity (eg 5 or 4 days a week)
• Hybrid working*
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Training budget

And if you join our team, you can expect to receive feedback like this from our former students: 

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for it. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you." 

*Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance for you to attend the team days in London.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”. 

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.  Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness

The Role

As Community Coordinator, your role will focus on the growth and sustainability of the FareShare Go programme; through maximising relationships and adding value to create the best experience for our charity community. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, with an approachable nature who will play a vital role in developing and maintaining charity and food partner relationships, together with raising awareness of FareShare Go across your local area.

The Community Coordinator will work across their designated area, with the following key outcomes:

• Charity recruitment and onboarding. Community Coordinators are responsible for maintaining and increasing the number of charities collecting from food partners in the CC’s area, by generating leads through their local networks and research, working with the Regional Support Team to guide charities through the FareShare Go onboarding process and matching charity needs to available food sources in their local area using the ‘right charity-right store’ principle.
• Charity account management. Community Coordinators manage relations with all the charities in their area, in collaboration with the Fareshare Go Customer Support Team, to ensure the best possible experience for their charities. CCs conduct charity account reviews in person or remotely, with all their charities at least once a year, carry out annual Food Safety Checks and follow up food safety or contract breaches to ensure that the FareShare Go programme delivers the very highest levels of food safety assurance for our food and charity partners.
• Food partner account management. Community Coordinators manage relations with food partner outlets in their area, working closely with the Escalated Customer Support Team to resolve issues between charities and outlets by visiting stores and restaurants to collaboratively fix problems and promote engagement by food partner colleagues. Community Coordinators build and maintain relationships between food partners and local charities by educating colleagues about their charities, promoting volunteering opportunities and maximizing the value of local relationships between charities and food partners.
• Area development. As the territory owners for their areas, Community Coordinators use their local knowledge to increase the volumes and food types that their charity accounts can accept and use, to ultimately maximise the social value of food distributed through the programme.  This includes supporting charities to increase their capacity to take more chilled and frozen food, expand their services into new areas or new distribution channels and reach more members of the local community.
• Community marketing and engagement. Community Coordinators are ‘the face of FareShare Go’ in their local areas and promote the programme’s benefits to local voluntary organisations, umbrella groups and zero-waste and food insecurity groups.  They work collaboratively with FareShare Regional Centres in their area, researching local activities, presenting at group meetings and educating charities about FareShare Go and the food and other support they can access from our food partners

Person Specification

Essential

• Have exceptional relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of working in a customer service, account management or similar environment
• Be a strong communicator who can engage with a variety of audiences[KS1]
• Be confident and persuasive in handling difficult situations, whilst demonstrating calmness and professionalism
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
• Self-manage your own performance and workload
• Have initiative and innovative thinking, to shape new/different ways of working
• Be organised, with a proven track record of achieving quality results
• Have a proven ability to create links across teams to share best practices
• Have strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Be flexible about your working arrangements as the role may involve high levels of travel to other areas of the UK.
• Have a valid driver’s licence for the UK, access to your own car and undertake extensive travel across your region. 
• This role is field based and the successful candidate will need to live and be able to travel around Northern Ireland 

Desirable Criteria

• Level 2/3 Food Safety training is desirable, but training will be provided.
• Have previous experience working with constituent relationship management (CRM) software. Experience using Salesforce is advantageous.
• Some experience in data analysis and project planning is advantageous
• Be degree educated or have a strong career history doing similar roles in any sector.
• Have some experience of training and managing others

Field based*
The expectations for the ‘field based roles’ are: 1- 2 days per week visiting charities, your team, food partners and regional centres, 3 - 4 days working from home.

�� Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

⌚ Hours: 35 hours per week, hybrid

�� Salary: £30,321.51 - £33,353.66 (depending on experience and skills)

Be the Expert, Make an Impact

As a HR Advisor and take charge of complex employee relations challenges. As the first point of contact for HR matters, you’ll provide expert guidance on absence, conduct, and performance issues, ensuring policies and legislation are followed. Your expertise in handling ER challenges will be key in keeping operations running smoothly and supporting stakeholders effectively.

While primarily focused on specific areas, you'll also support other locations, involving travel as necessary. This role offers challenges and opportunities to make a significant impact within our organisation and team, allowing you to advance your career and leave a lasting mark.

What can we offer you?

�� Expenses incurred while traveling outside your base location will be reimbursed.

�� Birthday Bonus with an additional day of annual leave dedicated to celebrating your birthday and long service recognition rewards programme 

�� Perks and discounts at over 4000 retail and hospitality outlets through the Blue Light Card

In addition to the perks outlined above, there are many more benefits alongside what is written above for you to enjoy. Find out more during your interview!

Shape workplaces, drive change, and make a lasting impact where it matters most

With a requirement to travel 1-2 times a week and as and when required to cover absences etc, you’ll have the opportunity to influence multiple locations and you’ll gain invaluable experience while making a real difference. You'll also play a key role in HR initiatives, shaping projects that enhance our workplace and drive meaningful change. By analysing HR data and delivering insights, you’ll help inform strategic decisions and improve the way we work.

If you're ready for a challenge where your expertise matters, all while collaborating with our dedicated L&D and Recruitment teams to ensure a seamless, high-performing organisation, this is it.

We are recruiting a Suicide Prevention Officer to facilitate the development, sale and delivery of high quality and impactful training and education programmes, upskilling individuals and organisations in suicide prevention.

What you will do:

• Facilitate in-person and online training sessions, ensuring interactive and impactful learning experiences.
• Develop and promote PAPYRUS’s training offer, tailoring to stakeholder needs and securing sales.
• Build relationships and partnerships to expand our reach and influence.
• Support the creation of e-learning and digital training resources.
• Prepare stakeholders for, and debrief them after, suicide interventions.
• Stay informed of best practice and national strategy, contribute to campaigns, and represent PAPYRUS in the media and at events.
• Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and equality across all activity.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field such as Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work.
• A recognised training qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in delivering and developing training programmes and community-based projects.
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations and facilitate learning in emotionally complex areas.
• Strong relationship-building, presentation and time management skills.
• Professional curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Confidence in working independently and remotely, with ability to travel as required.

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.

Salary: £31,537 per annum (Scale SCP 18), progressing by increments to £34,434 per annum (Scale SCP 23)

Hours: 36 hours per week  

Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Yorkshire and Humber area must live within the required area due to regular travel across the region.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 18 months

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: 26th October 2025

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”. 

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.  Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness

The Role 

The Customer Support Executive plays a key role in driving FareShare's mission to fight food poverty by providing exceptional support to both internal and external stakeholders. With in-depth knowledge of FareShare Go policies, systems, and platforms, you'll use your strong communication and problem-solving skills to address partner inquiries, uncover root causes, and ensure timely resolutions. Beyond individual cases, you'll identify trends and suggest improvements to enhance our services. Relationship-building is at the heart of this role—whether managing customer concerns, resolving conflicts, or collaborating with colleagues, you’ll be pivotal in delivering a top-tier experience. As a brand ambassador, you'll advocate for our community partners, ensuring food reaches those in need across the UK.

Main areas of responsibility

• Resolving Support Issues: Provide high-quality, seamless support to charities, promptly addressing issues and escalating to relevant stakeholders when necessary.
• Charity Compliance: Manage charity compliance across one of four FSGo regions, ensuring KPIs are met through effective reporting, analysis, and communication with charities.
• CRM Management: Utilize the CRM system to maintain accurate records of charities and scheduled donations, ensuring smooth operations and up-to-date information.
• Supporting Regional Teams: Collaborate with regional field teams to transition charities from initial onboarding to ongoing support, aiding in engagement and retention efforts.
• Stakeholder Support: Work with the data support team to analyze performance, track trends, and proactively address key issues. Collaborate with retailer partners and tech suppliers to resolve problems and fulfill requests.
• Charity Recruitment & Lead Generation: Assess charity eligibility and their capacity for surplus food, aiming to maximize donations. Assist with the rollout of new retailers and pilot initiatives.
• Advocate for community partners and help ensure food reaches those in need, supporting FareShare’s mission to combat food poverty in the UK

Person Specification 

Essential Criteria 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail
• Empathetic team player, with a collaborative approach
• Exceptional time management and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong relationship-building skills, fostering trust and collaboration
• Highly organized, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results
• Ability to manage and analyse data efficiently
• Demonstrated capability to build cross-team connections and share best practices
• Flexibility to travel across the UK as needed for the role 

Desirable Criteria 

• Familiarity with CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce
• Experience using Power BI for reporting and analysis
• Independent, innovative, and creative thinker
• Proven track record in similar roles across any sector
• Understanding of the "not-for-profit" sector
•  Previous experience working with food waste in either an academic or professional context is a plus

Competencies and behaviours 

• An understanding of and commitment to FareShare’s mission. 
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities. 
• Flexibility and collaborative style of working across FareShare and with all our stakeholders.

Waking Hostel Night Shift Worker – £22,207 per year 
Richmond (Kew Road) – Part-time, 30 hours per week (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9.45 pm – 8.45 am)

Make a difference while others sleep.
Join SPEAR and help create a safe, calm environment for people who’ve experienced homelessness. As a Waking Hostel Night Shift Worker, you’ll stay awake throughout the night to keep the hostel secure, provide practical and emotional support, and respond quickly to any issues, safeguarding residents and ensuring everyone feels respected and safe.

What you’ll do

• Be the first point of contact overnight, providing a welcoming and supportive presence.
• Carry out regular building patrols, monitor doors and access points, and respond calmly to emergencies or disputes.
• Identify and act on safeguarding concerns, following SPEAR’s procedures and escalating issues promptly.
• Keep accurate records of overnight activity and incidents, and give a clear handover to day staff.
• Handle calls and general enquiries, and liaise with on-call managers when required.
• Support residents with practical needs and maintain a positive, inclusive atmosphere.

What you bring

• Experience supporting people affected by homelessness or rough sleeping, including those with complex needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence to identify and escalate concerns.
• A calm, approachable manner and the resilience to manage challenging behaviour.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills, plus the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work regular night shifts and occasionally attend daytime training or meetings.

Why join SPEAR

You’ll be part of a welcoming, values-driven charity committed to ending homelessness and supporting staff wellbeing. Benefits include:

Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays (pro rata), rising by up to 5 extra days with length of service
Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
Financial security – Life assurance (4× salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services

Apply now and help create a safe, supportive night-time environment where residents can rest and rebuild their lives.